Chapter XXXVIII
Everyone saw that the word "coincidence" was bitten so hard by Xu Qingyang, and naturally knew that this was not a coincidence.
Xu Rong shook his head, "You, you just don't make people worry." You and Miss Yue can be friends in private, and you shouldn't put it on the surface. ”
Speaking of this, Xu Qingyang seemed particularly confident, "The prime minister is uncomfortable with us, so let him see the things of the Xu Mansion all the time, so that he will always be unpleasant." This is what Jinxiu said, and she also has a big opinion about her father now. ”
Xu Rong stood up directly, suppressing his anger, and everyone was shocked,
"Qingqing, what word and sentence of the book you have learned tells you to hate political enemies? First of all, political enemies are not real enemies, they only have political discord and positions, and do not involve personal grudges.
Taking a step back, this is our man's business, and you shouldn't have a personal grudge. Secondly, you and Miss Yue are friends, her remarks are obviously a conflict in the family, you are her friend, you should be enlightened instead of adding fuel to the fire, understand? ”
Xu Qingyang instantly lowered her head, from childhood to adulthood, only Xu Rong reprimanded her, and the rest of the people were even coaxed and spoiled. Now that the men in the courtyard were present, being reprimanded like this instantly made her a little at a loss.
Fu Siyu, who was carrying on the side, felt some admiration in his heart when he heard these remarks. It's a pity that the flower branches in his arms are too luxuriant, blocking most of his vision, otherwise he must see who this person is.
Seeing Xu Qingyang's aggrieved face, Lu Shixian and Wen Chenan both wanted to comfort but didn't dare to say much, at this time Xu Qian immediately stood up and blocked in front of Xu Qingyang,
"Second brother, you've gone too far. Qingqing is young, how can she know about political enemies or something, she can't even see Yue Xi's face on weekdays, and she hasn't listened to a few of us. ”
Although Xu Qingyang was aggrieved, it could be seen that the two were arguing loudly, and hurriedly wanted to stop it, but he just grabbed Xu Qian's sleeve but was thrown off.
Before seeing her over and over again, she naturally felt that Yue Xi was not a good person, her brother was heartfelt, what happened to her short-term protection? I see that you are addicted to being an official, so you came to my store twice to make an official prestige. ”
was refuted, Xu Rong also felt that he might have gone too far,
"This, Qingqing, the second brother doesn't want to blame you, I just want to tell you that you are a daughter, as long as you are safe and happy, don't get involved in officialdom."
The gentle tone made Xu Qingyang feel appeased, worried that the two would continue to quarrel, so he hurriedly said,
"I know the second brother, I won't act like this in the future."
Lu Shixian on the side saw a few people reconciled and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. But Wen Chenan has been paying attention to Xu Qingyang's emotions, the sentence "daughter's family" made her tremble, Wen Chenan knew that she was very reluctant to talk about women in her heart.
Since ancient times, women should live in the boudoir, and even if they have their own opinions on national affairs, they cannot judge one or two. And the so-called national affairs are nothing more than what men are doing.
Although Xu was a model among the literati, he was also deeply troubled by this kind of thinking. Whether it is Xu Zhai or Xu Ling in the Xu Mansion, including the four brothers, they all love Xu Qingyang very much, but they also think that Xu Qingyang is a woman from the bottom of their hearts, and they should behave in a standardized manner and talk in moderation.
Xu Qingyang has been silently accepting it and has not resisted a word. In Wen Chen'an's opinion, it is nothing more than because these people are all family members that Xu Qingyang values, and she has nothing to talk to.
I suddenly felt a little aggrieved about Xu Qingyang's situation in my heart, and I felt a little ridiculous when I reacted, but I felt sorry for my family when I sent someone under the fence.
As they were about to leave, they ran into workers settling their wages. At this time, Shuncai recognized Fu Siyu at a glance, and hurriedly said to Xu Rong,
"Childe, that is Fu Siyu."
Xu Rong looked in the direction that Shuncai pointed out and saw that he did look like a scholar in his demeanor. Shun just wanted to stop him, but the person had already gone away.
"Childe, do you want to call him back?"
Xu Rong shook his head, "Don't use it yet, if he really wants to go to the Xu family to study, he will see him tomorrow." ”
After Fu Siyu left, he felt the heavy copper coin, and felt very happy in his heart. Zuixiangju provides a warehouse where you can spend the night, and your food and accommodation are solved.
When I walked out, I saw the owner of the bun shop who had just shown me the way, and I was about to go up to thank him, but I found that he was pulling with the man who was the leader of a small army.
Fu Siyu didn't think about it, and hurriedly rushed up, at the same time, Xu Qingyang and the others had already got into the carriage and were rushing back.
Fu Siyu rushed forward, "Master Jun, if you have something to say." ”
The man obviously didn't have much patience at the moment, looking at Fu Siyu,
"Who are you?"
The owner of the bun shop was helpless, "Master Jun, don't do his business." The grass people have told you that I have already paid this month's taxes, and I have really paid them. ”
When Fu Siyu heard that it was a matter of tax collection, he immediately felt that it was not a big deal.
"Boss, if you pay it, show the military master the tax slip, and the military master also does things according to the regulations, just show him it. You say yes, Master Jun. ”
At first glance, the man also felt that he finally had someone who could talk, "Look at you, this little brother has said it, you will show me the tax slip when you pay it." I'm not trying to trouble you, I'm also a new appointment, don't be embarrassed for me. ”
At this time, it was Fu Siyu's turn to understand, he naturally believed in the boss's character, so he waited for the boss to get the tax slip.
As a result, the boss's expression was about to cry, "God, I've been setting up a stall for three years, when did I evade taxes?" Since last fall, grass farmers have not been given tax slips when they pay taxes, and the adult said that if there is a name in the account book, there is no need for it. God, this, where is this telling me to reason? ”
Ming Qi drove the carriage to the side, "Childe, it's Fu Siyu." ”
Xu Rong lifted the curtain and looked, only to see the three of them talking something.
The man's patience had reached its peak, and he angrily reprimanded, "My Great Zhou Law is clear, businessmen pay taxes and retain taxes to be proven, and you tell me now that you don't, how can I pay the difference!" Come on, confiscate! ”
A few soldiers stepped forward to close the stall, how could the boss agree, and then stepped forward to pull, attracting many onlookers.
During the pull, the boss was pushed to the ground, and Fu Siyu hurriedly went up to help people.
Seeing this, Xu Rong immediately got out of the car, Xu Qingyang took the veil and went forward, and Ming Qi followed. Lu Shixian and Wen Chenan also hurriedly followed.
"Stop!"
Xu Rong scolded, and everyone immediately saluted when they saw Xu Rong,
"My subordinates meet Yu Linlang."
Fu Siyu helped the boss pick up the things that fell on the ground, Xu Rong looked at the two people who picked up the things, and kicked the man in charge without saying a word.
"There's a war going on ahead, and you're making trouble for the people here?"
At this moment, the man only felt that he was more wronged than Dou E,
"My subordinate Wei Lin, who received an order to be responsible for rent collection in the city yesterday, just came to the first one today, and met such a difficult person. My lord knows that his subordinates do things according to the rules, and if he can't get the tax slip, I will naturally collect his taxes. If he refuses to pay it, his subordinates have the right to confiscate the stall. ”
Xu Rong looked at Wei Lin and felt that he didn't look like a civilian official, "Where did you serve before?" ”
"Leopard's Head Battalion."
"Leopard Head Battalion? Wasn't the entire Leopard Head Battalion transferred to the front line by General Xiao? ”
Xu Rong's first reaction was that Wei Lin was greedy for life and afraid of death, so he retreated. But looking at Wei Lin, he felt unlikely.
"The subordinates violated military discipline and were fined to collect taxes. Lord Cai, who used to collect taxes, was transferred away by Lord Xu Jianxu, and I just filled the vacancy. ”
People in the barracks have long been accustomed to going straight to the point, and it is normal to deal with all kinds of people when it comes to collecting taxes, and they are not used to it. Xu Rong turned to look at the owner of the bun shop again,
"You said you paid your taxes, but are you true?"
"The grass people don't dare to lie, they really handed it over."
"Okay," Xu Rong stopped talking nonsense, and said to Wei Lin again, "Bring the tax collection register." ”
Wei Lin looked up and waved his hand at the person behind him, who presented the booklet.
"Since there is a booklet, just follow it right, why is this happening?"
Wei Lin couldn't help but sigh, "My lord, this is what makes it difficult for his subordinates. His name is not on it at all. ”
"What's your name?" As he spoke, Xu Rong opened the booklet.
"The grass people's name is Liu Gui, and the rich are expensive."
Flipping through the booklet, there was indeed no Liu Gui's name on it.
"How long have you been setting up your stall?"
"More than three years, and by this fall, it's been four years."
Xu Rong looked at the booklet and found that this was this year's booklet, and asked,
"After three years, everyone around you should know you, can they help you testify?"
At this time, the people next to him spoke one after another, saying that it had indeed been placed for three years, and Liu Gui thanked everyone.
At this time, Xu Rong already knew that the matter was the problem of the former tax collector, Cai Min.
Fu Siyu on the side stepped forward and said,
"My lord, the grass people have a humble opinion, I don't know if I can say it or not."
"Say."
Xu Rong closed the booklet, handed it back to Wei Lin, and listened carefully to what Fu Siyu said.
"This Lord Wei is ordered to act according to the rules, naturally there is nothing wrong, Boss Liu claimed to have paid taxes, and he would definitely not dare to get along with the government for such a small amount of money. So the only problem now is the account books, and that Lord Cai. In this case, the grass people believe that Boss Liu's example is not the only one, so it is better to ask the adults to check, who else has such a situation in the whole street, register it separately, and then make a decision."
Xu Rong looked at Fu Siyu and felt that this person not only had a clear mind, but also spoke without leakage. In fact, it is not difficult to see that the disappeared money must have been smuggled, and it must not be able to escape from Cai Min.
But outside of his words, he did not climb Cai Min, but asked for a review, which shows that this person is cautious enough.
At this time, Wei Lin was still waiting for Xu Rong's reply, Xu Rong smiled,
"You can see it thoroughly, Wei Lin, I can't control this matter as a Yu Lin Lang, but I think what he said is feasible. After you finish it, there must be something you can't do, you can come to me at any time, I am quite familiar with Lord Liu Zhang. ”
As soon as these words came out, Wei Lin was like having a backer. At the moment, he also felt that he was a little stupid, why didn't he think of it.
"Thank you, sir."
Xu Rong nodded, "There is one more thing, don't make trouble, my eldest Zhou boy is fighting bloody battles on the front line, and we have to take care of their family affairs." ”
"My subordinates understand."
Xu Rong patted Xu Qingyang, "I've seen enough excitement, we should go back." ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, and several of them prepared to go back. Suddenly, Xu Rong stopped and looked back at Fu Siyu,
"You are full of poetry and books, and you have wasted your energy, help this boss settle it in a while, and come to Xu Mansion to report your own name to me."
Fu Siyu was overjoyed, and at this time he noticed that Xu Rong was followed by the person he saw outside Xu's mansion today.
Back in the carriage, Lu Shixian and Wen Chenan talked,
"That Lord Cai doesn't know if he feels a chill down his spine."
Wen Chenan hates bullying people the most, "This kind of official is really unworthy." ”
On the other hand, Xu Qingyang was more concerned about why Xu Rong suddenly changed to deal with Siyu.
"Second brother, don't you think Fu Siyu has ulterior motives, why did you accept him again?"